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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,889.33, 52,317.99 and 19,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,889.33, 52,317.99 and 19,099.73 is: 28,640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,889.33 : 52,317.99 = 19,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,889.33/52,317.99 = 19,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,889.33x = 52,317.99 × 19,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,889.33x = 999,259,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,259,221.55/34,889.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,640.83

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